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HR seeks modest budget increases for recruitment, COBRA and backup badge printer after hiring gains
Summary
Human Resources Director Darren Hass asked for additional funds to support recruitment, a Paycom COBRA module, badge supplies and a backup badge printer; HR credited recruitment partnerships for cutting open CDL vacancies from 13 to two and described growth in wellness participation and referral payouts.
Darren Hass, director of human resources, presented the HR divisionbudget and described recruitment efforts, wellness program participation, and technology needs tied to onboarding and benefits administration.
"We continue to be successful in job sharing and partnerships that have reduced open positions," Hass told the council while outlining HR's request.
Key HR items presented:
- Staffing and budget requests: HR reported five full-time employees and three part-time lobby/coverage positions. Hass said the department is requesting modest net increases for FY2026: he cited a $15,600 net increase in operating lines earlier in the presentation and later summarized an overall request of about…
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